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Rays place Souza on DL; Mahtook recalledhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/rays-place-steven-souza-on-disabled-list?ymd=20150802&content_id=140582696&vkey=news_tb
Sun, 2 Aug 2015 13:17:03 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/rays-place-steven-souza-on-disabled-list?ymd=20150802&content_id=140582696&vkey=news_tbRays outfielder Steven Souza Jr. was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday after suffering a fractured left hand in Tampa Bay's 11-7 loss to Boston on Saturday. Outfielder Mikie Mahtook was recalled from Triple-A Durham.Bill Chastain8/2/2015 1:17 P.M.1438535821Rays hope Moore can find form in Triple-Ahttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/rays-optioning-matt-moore-to-triple-a?ymd=20150802&content_id=140580178&vkey=news_tb
Sun, 2 Aug 2015 13:05:49 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/rays-optioning-matt-moore-to-triple-a?ymd=20150802&content_id=140580178&vkey=news_tbMatt Moore will be optioned on Monday to Triple-A Durham, where the Rays hope the talented left-hander can get on track to resume his Major League career.Bill Chastain8/2/2015 1:05 P.M.1438535146Moore struggles early as Rays fall in Bostonhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/travis-shaw-hits-two-homers-in-red-sox-win?ymd=20150801&content_id=140411952&vkey=news_tb
Sat, 1 Aug 2015 20:38:06 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/travis-shaw-hits-two-homers-in-red-sox-win?ymd=20150801&content_id=140411952&vkey=news_tbTravis Shaw celebrated his fifth callup this season from Triple-A Pawtucket with a monster day, going 4-for-4 with two homers, a double and five runs scored to lead the Red Sox to an 11-7 victory over the Rays on Saturday at Fenway Park.Ian Browne and Bill Chastain8/1/2015 5:23 P.M.1438464210Smyly, Jennings move closer to returnshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/drew-smyly-desmond-jennings-progressing?ymd=20150801&content_id=140407844&vkey=news_tb
Sat, 1 Aug 2015 14:03:54 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/drew-smyly-desmond-jennings-progressing?ymd=20150801&content_id=140407844&vkey=news_tbDrew Smyly and Desmond Jennings continued to make progress Friday night in their bids to return to the Rays from the disabled list.Bill Chastain8/1/2015 2:03 P.M.1438452231Rays recall veteran outfielder Sizemorehttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/grady-sizemore-recalled-by-rays?ymd=20150801&content_id=140406784&vkey=news_tb
Sat, 1 Aug 2015 13:32:26 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/grady-sizemore-recalled-by-rays?ymd=20150801&content_id=140406784&vkey=news_tbThe Rays recalled outfielder Grady Sizemore on Saturday after optioning Mikie Mahtook following Friday night's loss to the Red Sox.Bill Chastain8/1/2015 1:32 P.M.1438450344McGee's rare hiccup costs Rays vs. Red Soxhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/jake-mcgees-rare-hiccup-costs-rays-vs-sox?ymd=20150731&content_id=140247922&vkey=news_tb
Fri, 31 Jul 2015 23:40:56 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/jake-mcgees-rare-hiccup-costs-rays-vs-sox?ymd=20150731&content_id=140247922&vkey=news_tbJake McGee and David Ortiz have had many battles. Overpowering left-hander vs. a left-handed slugger, a timeless baseball classic. The percentages fall heavily in favor of the left-hander who throws 97 mph. But that's not how their battle turned out Friday night.Bill Chastain7/31/2015 11:22 P.M.1438399344Rays drop back-and-forth opener in Bostonhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/rays-drop-back-and-forth-opener-in-boston?ymd=20150731&content_id=140203174&vkey=news_tb
Sat, 1 Aug 2015 01:16:16 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/rays-drop-back-and-forth-opener-in-boston?ymd=20150731&content_id=140203174&vkey=news_tbMike Napoli clocked a go-ahead two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the seventh that just cleared the Green Monster to lift the Red Sox to a 7-5 victory over the Rays on Friday night at Fenway Park.Ian Browne and Bill Chastain7/31/2015 9:38 P.M.1438393104No big moves, but Rays optimistic going forwardhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/no-big-moves-for-rays-at-trade-deadline?ymd=20150731&content_id=140161690&vkey=news_tb
Fri, 31 Jul 2015 19:50:44 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/no-big-moves-for-rays-at-trade-deadline?ymd=20150731&content_id=140161690&vkey=news_tbNo Major League talent joined the Rays by the time the non-waiver Trade Deadline passed at 4 p.m. ET on Friday. Nevertheless, Rays president of baseball operations Matt Silverman is optimistic going forward.Bill Chastain7/31/2015 7:32 P.M.1438385533Mahtook optioned to Triple-A after two-hit nighthttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/mahtook-optioned-to-triple-a-after-two-hit-night?ymd=20150731&content_id=140148754&vkey=news_tb
Fri, 31 Jul 2015 23:13:14 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/mahtook-optioned-to-triple-a-after-two-hit-night?ymd=20150731&content_id=140148754&vkey=news_tbBobby Wilson, who was recalled from Triple-A Durham for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, was designated for assignment by the Rays on Thursday. The Rangers then claimed the veteran catcher off waivers.Bill Chastain7/31/2015 6:32 P.M.1438381937Rays deal Jepsen to Twins for 2 pitching prospectshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/rays-trade-kevin-jepsen-to-twins-for-prospects?ymd=20150731&content_id=140115704&vkey=news_tb
Fri, 31 Jul 2015 18:42:46 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/rays-trade-kevin-jepsen-to-twins-for-prospects?ymd=20150731&content_id=140115704&vkey=news_tbThe Rays traded Kevin Jepsen to the Twins for Minor League pitchers Chih-Wei Hu and Alexis Tapia before Friday's non-waiver Trade Deadline.Bill Chastain7/31/2015 2:32 P.M.1438367577Goeddel smashes three solo shots for Biscuitshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/tyler-goeddel-hits-three-homers-for-biscuits?ymd=20150730&content_id=139902698&vkey=news_tb
Fri, 31 Jul 2015 01:22:11 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/tyler-goeddel-hits-three-homers-for-biscuits?ymd=20150730&content_id=139902698&vkey=news_tbTyler Goeddel had his second career multi-homer game by the sixth inning of Double-A Montgomery's 4-3 win over Tennessee, but he wasn't done.Alex M. Smith7/30/2015 11:41 P.M.1438314072Archer dominates in perfect-game bidhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/chris-archer-flirts-with-perfect-game?ymd=20150729&content_id=139507240&vkey=news_tb
Wed, 29 Jul 2015 16:26:33 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/chris-archer-flirts-with-perfect-game?ymd=20150729&content_id=139507240&vkey=news_tbChris Archer was overpowering Wednesday afternoon in his 22nd start of the season, bringing the kind of stuff one needs to pitch a perfect game.Bill Chastain7/29/2015 3:53 P.M.1438199618Kiermaier's highlight-reel grab backs Archerhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/kevin-kiermaiers-catch-backs-chris-archer?ymd=20150729&content_id=139483412&vkey=news_tb
Wed, 29 Jul 2015 16:42:33 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/kevin-kiermaiers-catch-backs-chris-archer?ymd=20150729&content_id=139483412&vkey=news_tbKevin Kiermaier has always been able to cover a lot of ground, but in the sixth inning of the Rays' 2-1 loss to the Tigers on Wednesday, Tampa Bay's center fielder used his speed in the field in an effort to maintain perfection.Troy Provost-Heron7/29/2015 1:25 P.M.1438190742Smyly continues progressing toward returnhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/drew-smyly-progressing-with-injury?ymd=20150729&content_id=139473762&vkey=news_tb
Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:48:37 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/drew-smyly-progressing-with-injury?ymd=20150729&content_id=139473762&vkey=news_tbDrew Smyly will continue his rehab Friday with a yet-to-be-determined Rays Minor League affiliate.Bill Chastain7/29/2015 12:09 P.M.1438186181Archer flirts with perfecto, but Rays fallhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/tigers-defeat-rays-for-verlanders-first-win?ymd=20150729&content_id=139457944&vkey=news_tb
Wed, 29 Jul 2015 19:03:13 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/tigers-defeat-rays-for-verlanders-first-win?ymd=20150729&content_id=139457944&vkey=news_tbChris Archer's bid for a perfect game fell short Wednesday afternoon, and so did the Rays' bid to earn a three-game sweep, as the Tigers won, 2-1, at Tropicana Field.Bill Chastain and Jason Beck7/29/2015 11:22 A.M.1438183324Rays call up catcher Wilson from Triple-A Durhamhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/catcher-bobby-wilson-called-up-by-rays?ymd=20150729&content_id=139448976&vkey=news_tb
Wed, 29 Jul 2015 10:50:02 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/catcher-bobby-wilson-called-up-by-rays?ymd=20150729&content_id=139448976&vkey=news_tbThe Rays have called up catcher Bobby Wilson from Triple-A Durham to fill the vacant roster spot left behind after outfielder David DeJesus was traded to the Angels on Wednesday.Troy Provost-Heron7/29/2015 10:08 A.M.1438178908Encore: Casali on historic homer tear for Rayshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/curt-casali-on-home-run-tear-for-rays?ymd=20150728&content_id=139383260&vkey=news_tb
Wed, 29 Jul 2015 02:22:21 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/curt-casali-on-home-run-tear-for-rays?ymd=20150728&content_id=139383260&vkey=news_tbCurt Casali's statline for the Rays' 10-2 victory over the Tigers Tuesday matched his Monday statline to a tee. But Casali's most recent 3-for-4, two-homer game proved to be the most memorable of the two for both sentimental and historical reasons.Troy Provost-Heron7/28/2015 11:41 P.M.1438141270Silverman gains flexibility with DeJesus dealhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/david-dejesus-trade-gives-rays-flexibility?ymd=20150728&content_id=139309130&vkey=news_tb
Tue, 28 Jul 2015 22:37:17 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/david-dejesus-trade-gives-rays-flexibility?ymd=20150728&content_id=139309130&vkey=news_tbRays president of baseball operations Matt Silverman took a proactive approach to an approaching logjam by trading David DeJesus to the Angels on Tuesday for Eduar Lopez, a 20-year-old Minor League right-hander.Bill Chastain7/28/2015 8:48 P.M.1438130908Rays swap DeJesus for Minor Leaguer Lopezhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/eduar-lopez-acquired-by-rays-for-david-dejesus?ymd=20150728&content_id=139285204&vkey=news_tb
Tue, 28 Jul 2015 22:35:37 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/eduar-lopez-acquired-by-rays-for-david-dejesus?ymd=20150728&content_id=139285204&vkey=news_tbThe Rays traded outfielder David DeJesus to the Angels for Minor League right-handed pitcher Eduar Lopez on Tuesday.Bill Chastain7/28/2015 7:21 P.M.1438125693Jennings hits, runs in advance of rehab stinthttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/desmond-jennings-nearing-rehab-assignment?ymd=20150728&content_id=139277124&vkey=news_tb
Tue, 28 Jul 2015 19:05:37 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/desmond-jennings-nearing-rehab-assignment?ymd=20150728&content_id=139277124&vkey=news_tbSince June the Rays have been talking about players returning from the disabled list giving the team a feeling like they acquired a key piece in a Trade Deadline deal. Count Desmond Jennings in that category.Bill Chastain7/28/2015 6:45 P.M.1438123523Casali's 2nd straight multi-HR game leads Rayshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/curt-casalis-multi-homer-game-leads-rays?ymd=20150728&content_id=139267774&vkey=news_tb
Wed, 29 Jul 2015 01:44:19 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/curt-casalis-multi-homer-game-leads-rays?ymd=20150728&content_id=139267774&vkey=news_tbCurt Casali homered twice for the Rays again Tuesday to propel Tampa Bay to a 10-2 victory over the Tigers at Tropicana Field.Jason Beck and Troy Provost-Heron7/28/2015 6:07 P.M.1438121250Rays activate Asdrubal, option Elmorehttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/asdrubal-cabrera-activated-rays-option-elmore?ymd=20150727&content_id=139135144&vkey=news_tb
Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:50:00 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/asdrubal-cabrera-activated-rays-option-elmore?ymd=20150727&content_id=139135144&vkey=news_tbRays shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera was activated from the 15-day disabled list following 5-2 win over the Tigers on Monday. In a corresponding move, the Rays optioned infielder Jake Elmore -- who has played five different positions since being recalled on May 25 -- to Triple-A Durham.Bill Chastain7/27/2015 10:51 P.M.1438051899Casali delivers with 2 jacks from No. 9 spothttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/curt-casali-hits-two-home-runs-from-no-9-spot?ymd=20150727&content_id=139135210&vkey=news_tb
Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:15:00 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/curt-casali-hits-two-home-runs-from-no-9-spot?ymd=20150727&content_id=139135210&vkey=news_tbStarting his third consecutive game, Rays reserve catcher Curt Casali homered twice from the ninth spot in the order to lead a 5-2 win over the Tigers at Tropicana Field.Bill Chastain7/27/2015 10:49 P.M.1438051783Kiermaier exits with minor eye abrasionhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/kevin-kiermaier-exits-game-with-eye-abrasion?ymd=20150727&content_id=139111014&vkey=news_tb
Mon, 27 Jul 2015 23:50:00 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/kevin-kiermaier-exits-game-with-eye-abrasion?ymd=20150727&content_id=139111014&vkey=news_tbRays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier left Monday's 5-2 win over the Tigers in the sixth inning due to a minor abrasion of the left eye.Troy Provost-Heron7/27/2015 9:36 P.M.1438047395Rays relievers discuss trade possibilitieshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/rays-relief-pitchers-discuss-potential-trades?ymd=20150727&content_id=139066290&vkey=news_tb
Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:15:00 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/rays-relief-pitchers-discuss-potential-trades?ymd=20150727&content_id=139066290&vkey=news_tbFriday's non-waiver Trade Deadline is fast approaching, meaning a lot of names are being tossed around the rumor mill. The idea of getting traded can be unsettling, but several Rays players who have been mentioned in trade rumors did not seem to be fazed by the situation.Bill Chastain7/27/2015 6:17 P.M.1438035473Rays, Smyly 'encouraged' by rehab starthttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/drew-smyly-rays-encouraged-by-rehab-start?ymd=20150727&content_id=139065850&vkey=news_tb
Mon, 27 Jul 2015 18:45:00 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/drew-smyly-rays-encouraged-by-rehab-start?ymd=20150727&content_id=139065850&vkey=news_tbLeft-handed pitcher Drew Smyly made his first rehab start at Triple-A Durham on Sunday as he tries to return to the Rays rotation after landing on the disabled list May 9 with a torn labrum.Troy Provost-Heron7/27/2015 6:15 P.M.1438035308Battery sparks Rays as Casali homers twicehttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/curt-casali-homers-twice-as-rays-top-tigers?ymd=20150727&content_id=139043894&vkey=news_tb
Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:30:00 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/curt-casali-homers-twice-as-rays-top-tigers?ymd=20150727&content_id=139043894&vkey=news_tbCurt Casali powered the Rays with two home runs to lead a 5-2 win over the Tigers on Monday night at Tropicana Field. Nathan Karns allowed one run on Yoenis Cespedes' homer in the seventh.Bill Chastain and Jason Beck7/27/2015 3:40 P.M.1438026002Souza Jr. laments lost chances vs. Orioleshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/stephen-souza-jr-his-laments-lost-chances?ymd=20150726&content_id=138878532&vkey=news_tb
Sun, 26 Jul 2015 18:46:24 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tb/stephen-souza-jr-his-laments-lost-chances?ymd=20150726&content_id=138878532&vkey=news_tbWhen the Rays dropped Sunday's contest to the Orioles, 5-2, marking their 21st loss in their last 30 games and their eighth series loss in their last nine, it was not due to lack of opportunity.Troy Provost-Heron7/26/2015 4:48 P.M.1437943717